{"id":19103,"date":"2024-09-09T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T18:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=19103"},"modified":"2024-09-19T08:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T15:39:42","slug":"vehicular-manslaughter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/services\/vehicular-manslaughter\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unlike other states, Arizona has no specific \u201cvehicular homicide\u201d law that addresses unlawful killings related to driving. However, an Arizona resident can still be prosecuted with a manslaughter charge under\u00a0ARS 13-1103<\/a>\u00a0if they cause another person\u2019s death while driving.<\/p>\n

Some common factors that lead to a vehicular manslaughter charge are racing, excessive speed, aggressive driving, and driving under the influence. This is a serious charge that could negatively impact the rest of your life, but our Phoenix vehicular manslaughter lawyers at JacksonWhite are well-equipped to help you fight back against the charges you may be facing.<\/p>\n

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What You Need to Know About Manslaughter Charges in Arizona<\/h2>\n

Arizona does not have a specific charge for vehicular manslaughter\u2014instead, vehicular manslaughter in Arizona is covered under the umbrella of general manslaughter in ARS 13-1103. Any action that causes severe injury or death in an accident involving a vehicle can result in a manslaughter charge, especially if negligence is involved.<\/p>\n

Some examples of incidents that can lead to a vehicle-related manslaughter charge:<\/p>\n